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Erie Colorado: No Longer a Mining Town User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Erie Colorado was an amazing experience. My family and I lived there for over 5 years. We enjoyed the transparent sense of security and safety that the town provided. The weather there can be moderate for the most part, with 3 or 4 warm months in the year on average. Th ...Read More is is an excellent city for relocation, as it offers a great outlook for viable employment. However, it is a bit costly to live in this area, relative to other cities in Colorado. Nonetheless, education is on point, and the housing market is flourishing.

Erie Colorado, named for Erie Pennsylvania, was known for its rich mining history. The city is about 20 minutes away from the major city Denver Colorado. Today, Erie has evolved into a well-rounded community, bolstering with well-maintained parks and recreational areas. The beautifully engineered community offers lots of walking, bike trails, and hiking. The town has also emerged with a local Arts Coalition in Old Town Erie. The surrounding art districts are the best areas in Erie Colorado. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Erie? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rock Park
      Lehigh Park
      Lehigh Park Playground
      Clayton Park
      Erie Community Park
      Coal Creek Park
      Koss Park
      Coal Miner Park

      Entertainment

      The Ballpark at Erie
      Colorado National Speedway
      WOW! Children's Museum
      The Collective
      Miners Museum

      Food & Drink

      JJ'S Pub
      Blackjack Pizza
      Miner's Tavern
      Echo Brewing
      Sonic
      Jimmy John's
      MOD Pizza
      Panda Express

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Erie? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Erie.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Erie a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

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      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors